SPANISH CREEK - The purpose of the project is to provide a new crossing that meets modern highway design standards and accommodates interregional transportation needs. The Spanish Creek Bridge (Bridge No. 9-15) was constructed in 1932 and has exceeded its expected service life. The bridge exhibits signs of significant structural fatigue, does not meet modern seismic standards, does not have standard shoulder width, and cannot accommodate some extra large truckloads due to lane width and structural limitations for weight loading. more